new, confused

alala · New User Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Germany

Hi -

My mom developed a pleural effusion late last year, and surgery revealed a tumor on her right lung. She is on the West Coast of the U.S., and I live in Germany, so I haven't been able to talk to her doctors or anything, but the information I get from her is a little confusing. Here's what I've been able to gather over a few months of weekly phone calls.
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-a biopsy turned up no malignant cells, but the tumor spreads

-the doctor said she has cancer; my understanding was that malignant tumors are cancer, but benign ones are not. is that wrong?

-they're calling it a "pseudo-mesothelioma" and saying it has never been treated - that is, they have found it in autopsies of already-dead people, but not in live ones, as I understand it. I have found a few accounts of mesothelioma victims online, but nothing at all about this pseudo- business.
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So I'm a bit baffled. Is this cancer? Is this "pseudo-mesothelioma" a known term, or did her doctors just make it up to refer to her particular case? Years ago she had a brain tumor the docs didn't quite understand, and they labeled it an "atypical meningioma". She had some radiation therapy and she never had any problems with it after that, unless this is related to it.

I've never been close to anyone who's had cancer before, so I am woefully ignorant of even the most basic facts. Now that I am faced with it in my mother, I'm not sure where to go for more information. There's so much on the internet, I don't know how to filter it all. The mesothelioma sites I checked didn't quite fit with the information I have about her. I'm thinking it's the "pseudo" that's causing the confusion.

Has anybody here ever heard of this? I'd appreciate any information or clarification.

Many thanks,
alala

mesothelioma911 · New User Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 1

Hello,

I have read a lot about mesothelioma. I came to know that there are only three types of mesothelioma. I have found a comprehnsive explanation of these types at mesothelioma911.net. You can check them there.

Regards,

Gmason · New User Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 2

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

I believe that this can give you an idea them on the possibilities of cures, help, and awareness.
This is in english and very good information about Lung Cancer.

http://www.care4mesothelioma.com

cancersucks · New User Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 1

This website has some info also :

http://www.lung-mesothelioma.com
http://www.lung-mesothelioma.com

Lorraine Kember · Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: new, confused

Information regarding Plueral mesothelioma and useful links regarding mesothelioma of all kinds can be found at this website. htttp://www.cancerthroughacarerseyes.jkwh.com
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Lorraine Kember is the Author of ?Lean on Me Cancer through a Carer?s Eyes?, an inspirational true account of her husband?s battle with cancer and her emotional journey as she cares for him.

mesothelioma-treatments · New User Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

Alala,
This site may have what you are looking for

http://mesothelioma-treatments.org

I hope you will find all your questions answered in this one.

Good Luck

Gregor · Guest

Hello,
a lot search information about mesothelioma :
http://www.keywords.bestbuyandsellonline.com/openkey_mesothelioma.htm
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Mr Gregor

josian · Guest

A very good and info packed site, http://www.mesotheliomahelp.ws

Check out the natural medicine findings!

God bless you!

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